Aubertine Bows Out

ALBANY—State Senator Darrel Aubertine is not running for Congress.
“My priority must continue to be the work I have started in the state Senate, representing Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. My commitment is to the people of the 48th Senate District and has been all along. Before I could even consider the possibility of serving another eight counties, I had a duty to finish out this year’s session,” Aubertine said in a statement, referencing “speculation” that he might run.
Democrats had been stalling to give him an opportunity to run for the seat being vacated by John McHugh, President Obama’s